Jay Canizaro
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2002)
Jay Canizaro was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002 for the San Francisco Giants and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. In 195 career games, he hit .250 with 149 hits, 10 home runs, and 68 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-28
- Last Game
- 2002-05-31
Full name: Jason Kyle Canizaro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 596 | 73 | 149 | 35 | 3 | 10 | 68 | 5 | 44 | 119 | .250 | .303 | .369 | .673 | -1,515 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OPS .673 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 43 | 120 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 38 | .200 | .269 (-26%) | .340 (-24%) | .426 (-30%) | .767 (-27%) | -562.4 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | 12 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 102 | 346 | 43 | 93 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 4 | 24 | 57 | .269 | .270 (-1%) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (-9%) | .782 (-9%) | -527.6 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 38 | 112 | 14 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 22 | .214 | .261 (-18%) | .331 (-15%) | .416 (-27%) | .747 (-22%) | -425.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 195 | 596 | 73 | 149 | 35 | 3 | 10 | 68 | 5 | 44 | 119 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -1,515 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (195 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 279 | 36 | 70 | 3 | 36 | .251 |
| Away | 101 | 317 | 37 | 79 | 7 | 32 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-31 | MIN | LAA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-30 | MIN | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-28 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-27 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-05-22 | MIN | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-21 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-05-19 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-05-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-05-16 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-05-14 | MIN | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 159 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIN | AL | $235,000 |
| 2001 | MIN | AL | $235,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $579,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1992 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1993 |
Jay Canizaro: the record in brief
Jay Canizaro played a first major league game on April 28, 1996 and a last one on May 31, 2002. By club, Canizaro's seasons break down as the San Francisco Giants (1996 to 1999) and the Minnesota Twins (2000 through 2002). Canizaro, born on July 4, 1973, in Beaumont, TX, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 9 inches and 170 pounds. Canizaro's full given name, per the bio, is Jason Kyle Canizaro.
In 195 games and 596 at bats, Canizaro batted .250 with 149 hits, plus 10 homers and 68 runs batted in. Canizaro's career OPS of .673 combines a .303 on-base mark with .369 slugging. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Canizaro's .250 average sits 6.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .673 to a league .769, 12.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 93, in 2000. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .269 in 2000, did not top the league's .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Canizaro
- What years did Jay Canizaro play?
- Jay Canizaro played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2002.
- Was Jay Canizaro a pitcher?
- No. Jay Canizaro was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jay Canizaro hit?
- Jay Canizaro hit 10 career home runs with 149 hits.
- What was Jay Canizaro's career batting average?
- Jay Canizaro batted .250 over his career, with 149 hits in 596 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jay Canizaro have?
- Jay Canizaro drove in 68 runs in his career.
- Is Jay Canizaro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jay Canizaro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.